Idanre Forest Reserve

Idanre Forest Reserve
Map of Nigeria showing the location of the Idanre Forest Reserve
Map of Nigeria showing the location of the Idanre Forest Reserve
Idanre Forest Reserve shown within Nigeria
LocationIdanre, Ondo, Nigeria
Nearest cityOmifunfun
Coordinates6°51′28″N 5°06′20″E / 6.857787°N 5.105558°E / 6.857787; 5.105558
Area561 square kilometres (217 sq mi)
World Heritage siteDesignated

Idanre Forest Reserve is in Idanre local government area of the Nigerian state of Ondo, in the south-west part of the country. This International Union for Conservation of Nature designated nature reserve covers 561 square kilometres (217 sq mi).[1] It is a lowland rainforest with an altitude of 10 to 400 meters.[2]

The Idanre Forest Reserve offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and adventure.[3] It attracts both nature lovers and history enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing the natural wonders and cultural treasures of the region.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Idanre Forest Reserve". ProtectedPlanet – The World Database on Protected Areas. Archived from the original on 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
  2. ^ Orimaye, J. O.; Ogunjemite, B. G.; Ojo, V. A.; Goni, I.M.; Olayanju, O.A. (2018). "Land use and Land cover Change in Idanre Forest Reserve, Nigeria: Implications on Primate Population". Nigerian Journal of Wildlife Management. 2 (2): 1–12.
  3. ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Oke Idanre (Idanre Hill)". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  4. ^ Tella, A. (2017). Recession and the Environment. Printed by, 129.
  5. ^ Ale, T. A., Alade, J. M., & Ogunruku, M. P. (2020). HARNESSING NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSE IN BOOSTING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA.

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